North East names Barbour and Bedmax regain Royal Warrants

Two North East firms business have received Royal Warrants of Appointment from King Charles.

Waxed jacket fashion manufacturer Barbour and equine bedding firm Bedmax have been chosen for the status which allows them to display the Royal Arms, including on packaging and at their premises. A Royal Warrant of Appointment is granted as a mark of recognition to people or companies who have regularly supplied goods or services - deemed to be of a quality standard - to the Royal Household.

The firms, from South Tyneside and Northumberland respectively, are among 800 Royal Warrant holders that represent a represent a broad range of industries from individual craftspeople to global multi-nationals. A document is issued to the "grantee", giving them the authority to authority to use the Royal Arms for up to five years.

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